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Delayed Retirement, Breakfast Club, STEM, and Calgary...

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2019/05/16

DELAYED RETIREMENT More and more Canadians are delaying retirement to help their children. BREAKFAST CLUB Pembina Pipeline has committed $5 million dollars to Breakfast Club of Canada, which feeds students healthy breakfasts at school. (Serving more than 220,000 students in 1,643 schools daily) GIRLS AND WOMEN IN STEM With demand for people in STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) The University of Calgary, Mount Royal University and SAIT have joined to get more than 850 grade 9 girls

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SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Geoff and Bob Snider

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2019/05/15

Two Calgary educators, atheletes, speakers, business owners, and brothers were honoured with the Calgary Board of Education's Legacy Award.

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48:48

Children's Books, Flood Readiness, Safe Passing,...

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2019/05/15

THE CHANGING FACE OF BOOKS Sales of books have been declining in Canada with the exception of children and juvenile books. We'll chat about the way these books are changing. FLOOD READINESS The City of Calgary held an event today to talk about the city's readiness for potential flood events. SAFE PASSING In honour of road safety week, we'll talk about safely passing roadside assistance vehicles like tow trucks with the Alberta Motor Association. ALBERTANS HESITANT TO MAKE END OF LIFE FINANCIAL

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52:10

Getting Alberta Back to Work, Rural Crime, WestJet...

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2019/05/14

GETTING ALBERTA BACK TO WORK Premier Kenney and Minister of Treasury Travis Toews announced their plan today to get Albertans back to work. We'll get a reaction from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. RURAL CRIME WATCH Data from Stats Canada shows that rural crime was 38 percent higher than in urban areas. WESJET AND ONEX Private equity firm Onex has agreed to purchase WestJet for $5 billion. What does this mean for the future of the airline? BENEFITS OF MULTI-SPORTS We'll chat

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Domestic Violence, Wild Rose Brewery, Banff Cleanup,...

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2019/05/11

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LINKED TO TWO HOMICIDES Two recent homicides have been identified as being rooted in domestic violence. WILD ROSE BEER SELLS Wild Rose Brewery has sold to Sleeman Breweries. FIRE CLEANING IN BANFF This weekend will kick off clearing to prevent the spreading of wildfires. ROLLER DERBY IN CALGARY This weekend the Calgary roller derby community is hosting Flat Track Fever.

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47:56

Safe Online Giving, Springbank Dam, Anti-Bullying...

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2019/05/10

ONLINE CHARITY ACCOUNTS A number of accounts have opened online to raise funds for the Lovett family. We'll share some tips to help make sure that contributions make it to the persons you intend. SPRINGBANK DAM OPPOSITION We'll chat with residents who are in opposition to the Springbank Dry Dam. ANTI-BULLYING BYLAW The City of Chestermere has passed the first reading of an anti-bullying bylaw. We'll hear about it from their deputy mayor. CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES CHANGE DONOR POLICY Canadian

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Mark Norman, Grandstand Show, Urban Farming, and New...

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2019/05/09

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Cryptocurrency, On-Demand Transit, Green Victory, and...

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2019/05/08

CRYPTOCURRENCY EXPLAINED We'll chat about cryptocurrency for the uninitiated with an expert. ON-DEMAND TRANSIT PILOT Calgary is piloting a new on-demand transit project pilot for a few select neighbourhoods. The fare will be the same as a regular fare. DAVID AKIN ON GREEN WIN We'll chat with Global News's David Akin about his take on the Green's gain of another federal seat in Nanaimo. FOOD TRUCKS IN CALGARY The City of Calgary is hosting a Food Truck Inspection blitz today to help operators

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41:14

Western Alienation, Abuse Text Line, Polka Dots,...

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2019/05/07

BARRY COOPER ON WESTERN ALIENATION We'll chat with professor Barry Cooper about Western alienation. ABUSE TEXT LINE A new text-and-chat line will be a province wide number for private and confidential access to victims of abuse. BRIDGELAND POLKA DOTS Early data from a traffic-calming efforts in Bridgeland show that it may be working. FRIENDSHIP BENCH Calgary has become the first region to receive a non-school located Friendship Bench, a safe space for anyone to connect with peers.

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SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Sam Fiorella

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2019/05/06

Joining us for Mental Health Week is Sam Fiorella, co-founder of The Friendship Bench, yellow benches that are safe spaces for anyone wanting to connect to peers.

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25:17

Carbon Tax Ruling, GSA Walkouts, and Hike for Hospice

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2019/05/04

PROVINCIAL vs. FEDERAL CARBON TAX A Saskatchewan provincial court just ruled the federal carbon tax constitutional. We'll chat about provincial vs. federal carbon tax and which benefits Alberta more. GSA WALKOUTS Thousands of students walked out across Alberta in protest to the UCPs policy on GSAs. HIKE FOR HOSPICE Hike for Hospice is this Sunday and we'll chat with Stampeders Alum Rob Cote about how the Stamps are helping raise money.

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New Sport Calgary Leadership, Pipeline Consultation,...

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2019/05/03

SPORT CALGARY'S NEW LEADERSHIP Sport Calgary has a new board chair and a new CEO. We caught up with the new board chair, Mary Moran. FRASER REPORT ON PIPELINE CONSULTATION The Fraser Institute has released a report on consultation with indigenous communities regarding pipelines. SAMARITAN'S PURSE HELPS IN NEW BRUNSWICK A local aid organization is helping assist flood victims in New Brunswick.

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44:20

Lawsuits, Taps and Tankers; Hats on for Mental...

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2019/05/02

KENNEY, HORGAN, NOTLEY, AND TRUDEAU TALK TAPS AND TANKERS Premier Kenney, Opposition Leader Notley, B.C. Premier John Horgan, and Prime Minister Trudeau all had things to say about pipelines, taps, and lawsuits. We'll recap the events. MENTAL HEALTH ART AUCTION Hats on for Mental Health is today and the Alberta Teachers Association Local 38 is hosting an art auction for mental health tomorrow. UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME IN ALBERTA A new University of Calgary School of public Policy report says that

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44:50

New Government, Medication Risks, True Crime Tuesday,...

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2019/05/01

KENNEY ANNOUNCES CABINET Premier Jason Kenney was sworn in today and announced his cabinet. We'll get a run-down of the ministers with Duane Bratt. MEDICATION RISKS NOT DISCLOSED IN CANADA When communicating risks with medications, Canada is behind the U.S., UK, and Australia. We'll find out why. WARD SUTHERLAND ON BMO EXPANSION Councilors squared off yesterday regarding funding for the proposed BMO expansion. CALGARY TRANSIT LAUNCHES TRANSIT WATCH TEXT LINE Calgary Transit has launched a new

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44:00

Detention, U of C New Design Lab, Councillor Davison,...

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2019/04/30

SCHOOLS HANDING OUT LESS DETENTION Some schools are handing out (or talking about it) less detention. Is detention and suspension an effective deterrent to behavioural issues? We'll ask an expert. U OF C BUILDING DESIGN LAB OPENS The University of Calgary's Building Design Lab opened up Downtown last week. FREE RANGE KIDS In an effort to make kids more active, should they be walking to school? We'll chat with a local organization that advocates for active kids. COUNCILLOR DAVISON ON CANADA

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Kenney Addresses Caucus, Taber 20th Anniversary,...

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2019/04/27

JASON KENNEY SPEAKS TO CAUCUS Jason Kenney addressed the united Conservative Party Caucus today. We'll share the tape. TABER SHOOTING 20TH ANNIVERSARY Sunday will be the 20th anniversary of a shooting at W.R. Meyers High School in Taber, Alberta. We'll revisit the events with archival tape. VICTORIA MAYOR VISITS OIL SANDS Today Canada Action hosted Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps at the oil sands. CALGARY EXPO Our digital media coordinator Adam Toy was down at the Calgary Expo, which kicked off

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43:55

Toddlers and Screen Time, Affordable Housing, Film...

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2019/04/26

WHO REPORT ON SCREEN TIME The World Health Organization released a report regarding screen time for infants and toddlers; we'll chat with an expert. NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING ANNOUNCED IN CALGARY A new affordable housing project was announced for downtown Calgary. FILM INDUSTRY IN ALBERTA With several major film productions announced in the region we'll chat with a local director about the viability of Calgary and Alberta in film and TV. STRONGHOLD We'll chat with the founder of an

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Calgary Transit and Alpha House, Panhandling, and...

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2019/04/25

CALGARY TRANSIT / ALPHA HOUSE PARTNERSHIP Calgary and Alpha House have joined forces to help those in need receive services. PANHANDLING We'll chat about dangerous panhandling practices seen in Calgary. CALGARY EXPO Calgary Expo and Parade is coming this weekend, we'll find out what to expect.

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Chamber Election Reaction, Experiences, Election...

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2019/04/18

CHAMBER REACTS TO ELECTION We'll get the Calgary Chamber of Commerce's reaction to the election results. CANADIANS PREFER EXPERIENCES TO MATERIAL GOODS A recent survey shows that 58% of Canadians would rather spend discretionary income on experiences like travel, rather than material goods. ELECTION POST-MORTEM We'll get an election post-mortem from a political science perspective. CALGARY YOUNG PEOPLE'S THEATRE The Calgary Young People's Theatre is hoping to raise money with a GoFundMe

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Stephen Carter, Calgary Transit Bus Routes, Penticton...

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2019/04/17

ELECTIONS: BEHIND THE SCENES What is going on behind the scenes in the war rooms and when it's all over, what will the winning party(s) need to do? CALGARY TRANSIT BUS ROUTE REVIEW Calgary Transit is looking for feedback on proposed bus route changes. PENTICTON SHOOTING We'll get the latest on the church shooting from CKNW's Emily Lazatin. CRIME BEAT PODCAST We'll chat with Nancy Hixt about the latest installment of her podcast Crime Beat.

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